Leadhead's Longe

by Shane Copher

M.O.D.

"Devolution"

Energy Records

Rob "Wacko" Hunter has done an excellent job on the production
here. Every ounce of energy is brought along to make a collection
of good material a great album. Billy Milano, Tom Klimchuck, Rob
Moschetti, and Dave Chavarri unleash a frantic and brutal assault
on your senses. Tons of aggression, topical lyrics, and focused
arrangements make this an essential release. Madness with a
message -- check this one out! It "kicks!"

Boy Howdy

"Born That Way"

Curb Records

Boy Howdy has built a reputation on smooth harmonies, catchy
melodies, and memorable hooks, all of which you'll find here, on
the latest.

"True To His Word," the first single, is already shooting up the
charts, and there are several potential follow-up songs included
on this album.

"Bigger Fish to Fry," the opening track, has a touch of that
hillbilly humor and seems like a good candidate.

All in all, a very safe, commercial release that is sure to
satisfy existing fans, but nothing daring enough to draw new
members to the flock.

Son of Slam

"Trailer Parks, Politics & God"

Outlaw Records

Absolutely "the" independent release of 1994, Son of Slam fills a
much needed void in today's heavy music scene.

Take Soundgarden, Black Oak Arkansas, and Guns N' Roses, throw
them in a big ol' musical blender, and the end result would sound
something like S.O.S..

The songs range from the grunge-like churning of "Holes" to the
all out blitz of "Rock-N-Roll Nigger," a remake of the Patti
Smith classic. Demolition drumming, throbbing bass, and guitars
o' plenty (even some nifty slidework) slap this outfit on the top
of the hard rock heap. "Essential listening..." Grab this one
quick!

Uglystick

"Uglystick"

Pavement Music

This impressive debut from Oklahoma's Uglystick displays finely
layered rhythm arrangements, mature songwriting skills, and a
vocal clarity that lets us kick back and absorb the material.

The twelve songs included on this CD are diverse enough to appeal
to many different listeners, dodging the alienation that comes
with most grunge, metal, and progressive bands... A nice blend of
strong material and clear production, you'll enjoy this! Great
crunch.